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PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to discuss growth and reforms

PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to discuss growth and reforms

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with the members of the PM-Economic Advisory Council. PM Modi and the members of the Economic Advisory Council discussed various ideas and measures to further boost India`s economic growth in times of global turmoil. Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed. The Members also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia Conflict on India and the world. The meeting comes at a time when economies across the world continue to grapple with geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties and uneven growth trends. Last month, PM Modi made seven appeals to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel and adopting environmentally sustainable alternatives amid the West Asia conflict. PM Modi urged citizens to prioritise work from home, cut fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, reduce cooking oil use, shift to natural farming and curb gold purchases. To combat the volatility of fuel prices, PM Modi urged a shift …

PM Narendra Modi Highlights India’s ‘Strength Within’ At News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 | India News

PM Narendra Modi Highlights India’s ‘Strength Within’ At News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 | India News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 15:04 IST Drawing on traditional thought, PM Modi reflected that the strength a nation seeks from outside must first be recognised internally PM Narendra Modi at the Rising Bharat summit. At the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed the spotlight firmly on India’s internal capabilities as the foundation of its global rise. Addressing policymakers, industry leaders, diplomats, and cultural ambassadors from around the world, the Prime Minister anchored the summit’s central theme, ‘Strength Within’, describing it as both a civilisational principle and a contemporary policy approach. Drawing on traditional thought, he reflected that the strength a nation seeks from outside must first be recognised internally. Over the past 11 years, he noted, India has moved beyond a lingering mindset of dependency and self-doubt. In its place, he presented a new India—one that no longer seeks validation but shapes global conversations through performance and policy. The Prime Minister highlighted economic reforms, manufacturing growth, inflation control, and the banking sector as pillars of this renewed momentum. Initiatives such as …

IMF defends its move to release for Pakistan | Latest News India

IMF defends its move to release for Pakistan | Latest News India

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The International Monetary Fund defended its decision to disburse funds to Pakistan under an existing program despite Indian opposition at a press conference on Thursday. Julie Kozack, director of the IMF’s Communications department, told reporters in Washington DC that Pakistan had met the conditions of its IMF bailout program. IMF defends its move to release for Pakistan “What I want to emphasize here is that it is part of a standard procedure under programs that our Executive Board conducts periodic reviews of lending programs to assess their progress. And they particularly look at whether the program is on track, whether the conditions under the program have been met, and whether any policy changes are needed to bring the program back on track. And in the case of Pakistan, our board found that Pakistan had indeed met all of the targets. It had made progress on some of the reforms, and for that reason, the board went ahead and approved the program,” said Kozack. IMF approved a 37-month, $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for …

Centre to unveil deregulation panel for ‘ease of doing business 2.0’ plan | Latest News India

Centre to unveil deregulation panel for ‘ease of doing business 2.0’ plan | Latest News India

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The Union government is likely to unveil a national deregulation commission by May this year to recommend a set of next-generation economic reforms aimed at easing rules, speeding up approvals, and dismantling barriers faced by businesses, especially smaller enterprises, an official with knowledge of the matter said. The focus of “ease of doing business 2.0” will be on micro, small and medium enterprises, or the MSME sector, which accounts for over a third of manufacturing output (35.4%). (ANI) The proposed commission, being conceptualised by a task force led by Union cabinet secretary TVS Somanathan, will suggest policies to roll out an “ease of doing business 2.0” plan to crank up growth amid challenging global conditions, an official said on condition of anonymity. Aside from Somanathan, the task force comprises key officials from the Niti Aayog and the Prime Minister’s Office, HT has learnt. The development comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government would constitute a deregulation commission to cut the role of the state in governance. “It is my conviction that …

Former PM to be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat today – India TV

Former PM to be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat today – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Former PM Manmohan Singh dies at 92 Manmohan Singh dies: Dr Manmohan Singh served as the 13th Prime Minister of India between 2004-2014. He breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi on Tuesday night. He was the country’s first Sikh prime minister. In a statement, AIIMS confirmed the former PM’s passing, detailing the circumstances of his death. “With profound grief, we inform the demise of Former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and experienced a sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26, 2024. Resuscitative measures were initiated at home, and he was brought to the Medical Emergency at AIIMS at 8:06 PM. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM.” Follow LIVE Blog for latest updates Source link

Allies, rivals, global leaders pay homage to Manmohan Singh | Latest News India

Allies, rivals, global leaders pay homage to Manmohan Singh | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: In July 2008, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh rose in Parliament to defend his embattled government in the face of a no-confidence motion. “Whatever I have done in this high office, I have done so with a clear conscience and the best interests of my country and our people at heart,” he said. The motion fell, and Singh completed two full terms in office. Meerut: School students pay tribute to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday. (PTI) Sixteen years later, political and ideological boundaries collapsed as leaders united in tribute to Singh. Allies, opponents, world leaders, intellectuals, sportspersons and millions of common Indians paid homage to the two-time prime minister and former finance minister on Friday, hailing him as a “visionary” and an “outstanding statesman”. Flags flew at half-mast across the national capital on a gloomy, overcast day and scores poured into Singh’s 3, Motilal Nehru Road residence, where his body was kept in state. His wife Gursharan Kaur and other family members stood by his body, which was …

Tales of Manmohan Singh’s humility echo in the corridors of power | Latest News India

Tales of Manmohan Singh’s humility echo in the corridors of power | Latest News India

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It was July 2003 and the Congress brass had gathered in Shimla for a party chief ministers’ conference. Senior leaders were lodged at a five-star hotel close to the venue. Hours before the inaugural session, one of Pranab Mukherjee’s aides came rushing down the stairs to help his boss prepare for the day. As he took a turn on the corridor leading to Mukherjee’s room, the aide was gobsmacked. There, outside the closed doors of the hotel room, Manmohan Singh, then the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, was waiting patiently with a bunch of documents in his hand for Mukherjee to come out. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi along with other dignitaries watching the men’s hockey final match between India and Australia during the Commonwealth Games 2010, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. on October 14, 2010. (PTI) Tales of Manmohan Singh’s modesty, grace and humility are folklores in the corridors of power. As a Rajya Sabha member, Singh loved to come to the old …

Salman Khan delays Sikandar teaser release on birthday in wake of Dr Manmohan Singh’s demise; fans say ‘we’ll wait’

Salman Khan delays Sikandar teaser release on birthday in wake of Dr Manmohan Singh’s demise; fans say ‘we’ll wait’

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Dec 27, 2024 07:45 PM IST Salman Khan’s Sikandar teaser, set for his birthday release, was postponed to December 28 to honour former PM Manmohan Singh; fans praise the gesture On the occasion of Salman Khan’s 59th birthday, the excitement surrounding the teaser release of his upcoming film Sikandar was palpable. Fans were eagerly waiting for the launch however, in a show of deep respect, the film’s makers decided to postpone the teaser to tomorrow in light of the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Salman Khan’s Sikander poster; Late PM Manmohan Singh The official production house behind Sikandar, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, made the announcement on X stating, “In light of the passing of our esteemed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji, we regret to announce that the release of the Sikandar teaser has been postponed to 28th December 11:07 AM. Our thoughts are with the nation during this time of mourning. Thank you for understanding. – #TeamSikandar.” The decision was met with a wave of support from fans, who praised the film’s team …

Sonia Gandhi remembers ‘friend’ Manmohan Singh: ‘Epitome of wisdom, nobility’ | Latest News India

Sonia Gandhi remembers ‘friend’ Manmohan Singh: ‘Epitome of wisdom, nobility’ | Latest News India

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Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday mourned the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and said he was the “epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility”. Calling the leader her “friend, philosopher and guide”, Gandhi said his death left “a void in our national life that can never be filled”. Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting convened to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo) “In Dr Manmohan Singh’s passing, we have lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility, who served our country with all his heart and mind. A luminous and beloved guiding light for the Congress party, his compassion and vision transformed and empowered the lives of millions of Indians,” she said in a statement. She said Manmohan Singh was loved by the people of India because of his pure heart and mind. “His advice, wise counsel and views were eagerly sought and deeply valued across the political spectrum in our …

From economic advisor to becoming PM, here are his key achievements including MNREGA – India TV

From economic advisor to becoming PM, here are his key achievements including MNREGA – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Manmohan Singh’s key achievements, including MNREGA Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, often referred to as the architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. His demise has left the nation mourning the loss of a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping modern India. Dr. Singh’s journey, from being an economist to serving as India’s Prime Minister for two consecutive terms, is a testament to his exceptional leadership and dedication to the country. Here’s a look at his key achievements: The architect of economic reforms Dr. Singh is widely regarded as the pioneer of India’s economic liberalization. As Finance Minister in 1991, he opened India’s economy to globalization and liberalization, introducing policies that transformed the country into a global economic player. Major milestones under his leadership Right to Information Act (2005): To promote transparency and accountability, Dr. Singh’s government implemented the Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2005, empowering citizens to seek information from public authorities. Launch of MNREGA …